The Imperfect Dads Podcast

Welcome to another Episode of the Nashville Dads!  This week we have on musician JD Clayton.  We talked about moving back to Arkansas to be around family, his time in Nashville, how he balances creativity with business, how his family helps when he’s on tour, his short tenure as a landscape worker, transitioning from road life to home life,  his love of Martin’s BBQ, and his new album Blue Sky Sun...

Welcome to another Episode of the Nashville Dads!  This week we have on Davis Reese from Joyland.   When we asking Davis on, I knew he was a fun to talk with and loved being a dad, but I didn’t realize how much Nashville and Nashville food scene is part of his story.   In this episodes there’s shout outs to Sean from HiFi Cookies, Sam Jett and Sean Brock, Melrose Billards, Rotiers, Jason Isbell’s...

Welcome to another Episode of the Nashville Dads!  This week we have on Dan Nordheim from the podcast Life of the Record.  We talked about getting older and keeping creativity alive, our favorite films and authors, how we are trying to give our kids opportunities we didn’t have, and what goes into his podcast.  We hope you enjoy the episode! Send us Fan Mail Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and...

Welcome to another Episode of the Nashville Dads!   This week we have on musician Jonathan Wyndham. He’s played with Colbie Caillat and Jessie James Deceker and does his own solo projects.  This episode discusses a lot of things!  How much kids costs, the birth of his twins, stories from touring, creativity, your kids and social media, traveling the world, and lots of stories!  We really hope you...

Welcome to another episode of the Nashville Dads!   This week we have on creator of Dad Lunch Notes, Dr Chris Yandle ! We talked about schedules with kids and school, his former life working in college sports, the reality of working in college sports, mental health and therapy, and how he started writing lunch notes to his kids and what he’s learned from it.  We hope you enjoy the episode! Send us...

Welcome to another episode of the Nashville Dads!   This week we have on musician Mat Kearney! We talk about changing diapers, the relief of your kids getting more independent, strangers giving you advice in public, balancing creativity and parenting and how he moved to Nashville.  We hope you enjoy the episode! Send us Fan Mail Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and TikTok YouTube . Look for new...

For this episode Justin and Devon recap 2024!  Both of them moved!  Justin and his wife got pregnant AND gave birth! Devon had a car stolen! All while meeting really awesome dads and sharing their stories.  We talk about the year, really cool moments from the episodes we did and what we hope to see in 2025! Thanks a ton for listening! Send us Fan Mail Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and TikTok...

Welcome to another episode of the Nashville Dads!   This week we have on musician Gordie Tentrees.  We talk about his work using music to help communities heal, going from tour to home life, wanting his kids to be resilient, not wanting his daughter to date yet, and his new album he’ll be recording in Nashville!  We really hope you enjoy the episode! Send us Fan Mail Follow us on Facebook and Inst...

Welcome to another episode of the Nashville Dads!   This week we have on musician Vinnie Paolizzi.  We talk about having kids during the pandemic, growing up in Pennsylvania and going to Cape May, challenges of making music, coming from a big family and how much we both love Jackson Browne’s music.  We really hope you enjoy the episode! Send us Fan Mail Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and TikT...

Welcome to another episode of the Nashville dads! On this episode we have on City Council Member Mike Cortese.   This was one of those conversations where we kind of immediately jumped into big topics and discussions.  We talked about Mike’s upbringing in a broken home, being raised by community, teaching at Belmont, going through 5 miscarriages and IVF, and why he ran for city council.   One thin...

Welcome to another episode of the Nashville dads!  On this episode we have on Jared Braucht.  We talk about having kids later in life, growing up in the midwest and all your friends having kids, life in Fort Collins, his job as a speech pathologist and how his training helps him be a better parent.  We really hope you enjoy the episode! Send us Fan Mail Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and TikT...

Welcome to another episode of the Nashville dads!   This week we have on Brett Moore from the wild feathers.  We talk to Brett about his time at Belmont, dropping out of college to go on tour,  working with Guitar Effects Pedal when in town, kids going to school,  his love of the Orioles and sharing it with his son, his kids playing together, and The Wild Feathers new album Sirens, which is out no...

Welcome to another episode of the Nashville dads!  This week we have on musician Jordan Miller.  After we recorded this episode he let us know he changed his instagram to sterlingmillersounds, not what he says at the end of this episode.  In this episode we talk about Jordan’s day job with publishing, his experiences with day care and the cost of it, we talk about kids adapting to new routines, I...

Welcome to another episode of the Nashville dads!  This week we have on musician Brian Sutherland.  We talk about birth stories, not being able to fix things around the house, lots of cello talk, and schedules when you both work full time.   We hope you enjoy the episode! Send us Fan Mail Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and TikTok YouTube . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast e...

Welcome to another episode of the Nashville dads!  This week we have on musician Jon Epcar! We talk trying to get you kid to eat food, his time in New York and LA, being a touring musician, life in Nashville, having parents for voice actors, and silly things our kids say.  We hope you enjoy the episode! Send us Fan Mail Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and TikTok YouTube . Look for new episodes...

Welcome to another episode of the Nashville dads!   This week we have on musician Drew Holcomb!  Drew gives Justin advice for going from 1 kid to 2 kids, we talk father’s day songs, golf,  sad dad music and Drew’s new album Strangers No More Volume 2 and his upcoming album with his wife Ellie.  This was really cool and special to have drew on the podcast.  Make sure to go see him out on tour and w...

Welcome to another episode of the Nashville Dads!  This week we have on JB Anderson of Soccer Dad Pod.  We talk about growing up middle class and finding grit, how Nashville is changing, JB’s career path, St Louis soccer culture, and all things dad.  Make sure to check out JB’s Podcast Soccer Dad Pod and we hope you enjoy the episode! Send us Fan Mail Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and TikTok...

Welcome to another episode of the Nashville Dads! This week we have on musicians J.D. Huggins! We talk about living on a farm, balancing being authentic and promoting himself for his music career, child care, the death of his first child, and being sober. We hope you enjoy the episode! Send us Fan Mail Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and TikTok YouTube . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect...

Welcome to another episode of the Nashville dads!   This week we have on Tyler Watkins.  We talk about his time as a marine, coaching his sons in football, CrossFit, how different both his sons are and what he values about being a dad.  We Hope you enjoy the episode Send us Fan Mail Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and TikTok YouTube . Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every M...

Welcome to another episode of the Nashville dads!   This week we have on John Jaigelo.  A lot of this episode is how he ended up in Nashville and the chaos of having 3 kids.  Like trying to get the kids out the door for school, the cute things your kid says, cooking and trying to watch movies.  But most importantly we talk Chicago sports and trying to get your kids to like a sports team for a city...

Welcome to another Episode of the Nashville dads.   This week we have on Brian Elmquist and Zach Williams from the Lone Bellow.  Brian is the first guest to ever name an episode, so this one will also be known as The Valley of the Diapers.  We talked about  how they ended up in Nashville, letting your kids fall at the playground, parenting books, dads and changing diapers, and sobriety.  We'r...

Welcome to another episode of the Nashville dads!  This week we have on author and reporter Steven Hale.  This year Steven released his book Death Row Welcomes You.  We talked about how he ended up in Nashville, perfectionism, what motivated him to write his book, and how it affected his mental space.  Steven is a reporter for the Nashville Banner, and we highly suggest you follow The Nashville Ba...

Welcome to Another episode of the Nashville dads!  This week we have on Parker Smith.  Parker runs Guitar Shed for teaching music lessons in Atlanta, and is a songwriter.  We talked about how he started Guitar Shed, how he celebrated his daughter turning one, and his birth story.  We hope you enjoy the episode. Send us Fan Mail Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and TikTok YouTube . Look for new...

Welcome to another episode of the Nashville Dads!  This week we have on Jason Gibson.  Jason runs  the instagram account Lunch with Jason where he gives advice and straggles for parents.  Jason took some time to discuss with us how he started his career, his heart for helping parents, and gives a lot of practical advice for communicating with your children.  Jason recently created a course called...

Welcome to another episode of the Nashville Dads!  On this episode we have on John Davidson from Johnny Longlegs and the Brummies.  We talk about how he’s always wanted to be a dad, how he became a dad, and his birthing stories.  We also talk about Johnny Longlegs, his kids music persona, and why his new album My Everything is so important to him.  Make sure to check out Johnny Longlegs and listen...